NYT Dictionary

POPPING

/ˈpɑpɪŋ/
AdjectiveNounVerbPOP-pingpop-ping · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The act or sound of something that pops.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

popstartprotrudebulgebagbangbangingblastingboosterbursting

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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